W4r1 done:)

[iBard]

Jo Whiley told me I’m a qualified runner!

Clearly not a graduate runner; I have a few weeks left to go for that😁

But, perhaps an NVQ level1 in running?😂

To be more serious though, the ability to run for 5 minutes at a stretch and 16 minutes total- that’s a decent improvement from struggling to get to the 1 minute mark in week 1😂

Some of this is probably due to my magical new shoes (as posted yesterday) very chuffed with them😁😁

And I’ve looked up some ankle and leg strengthening exercises to do on my days off to try and help with pronation/stability/speed.

My foot muscles are definitely weak and not what they should be for longer running- and I don’t want to find out that I should have built up some strength too late!

[mom24uk Graduate]

Yay! NVQ Lvl 1 runner - love it!

I agree, it really is surprising how well our minds and bodies strengthen in such a short time! Before you know it, you'll have your phd!

[iBard Graduate in reply to mom24uk]

Without wanting to sound too ambitious - I’m hoping to get to 1 hours jogging continuously at some point.

That is a long way off yet!

However, this system has already increased my stamina, fitness and mood so I think I’m going to get there

I think phd might be a marathon..

Not sure what level Jo Whiley has with her 3 triathlons on 3 days thing!

[mom24uk Graduate in reply to iBard]

I don't think you can ever be too ambitious with your running goals! And it may not be as far off as you think! In just another 5 weeks you'll already be running for half an hour. 👍

[Roxdog Graduate in reply to iBard]

You will be surprised! After completing the programme and consolidating your 30 minute runs, you will be able to build up to an hour. I'm not there yet, but on the way! Good luck

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Roxdog]

Oh agreed, Roxdog. Last September I could never have dreamed I could run as easily and for as long as I can now. iBard, you can so do this!

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Well done! After the next run you’re half way through - bring it on 🏃🏽‍♂️😁

[iBard Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

Next run is half way?😱

I hadn’t realised that...

Nice!

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Brilliant iBard. It sounds to me as though you are preparing youself well for the forthcoming runs. I would say you are well on your way to NVQ Level 2 😀

[helenjjohnson]

Well done!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

NVQ 1 🤣 I love it!

Ok time for NVQ 2... and a good thing that you’re adding in strengthening work, that will make you less likely to be injured. Anybody else reading this who isn’t adding strengthening work... do what this guy is doing as soon as possible!

You’re doing great... don’t worry, we are here on these forums all the way to your PhD!